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Denarius, personifications, Septimius Severus (Roman emperor; 146–211) — iconography: Virtus. Obv.: SEVERVSAVG PARTMAX — Head of Septimius Severus in laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Rev.: VIRT AVGG — Virtus in military attire stands facing left, holding Victoria in his outstretched right hand, and a vertical spear in his left hand with a shield placed on the ground, pearl rim. Date: 200–201. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter: 17.5–18.5 mm. Weight: 3.42 g.

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Denarius personifications Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 iconography Virtus Obv. Severvsavg Partmax Head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Rev. Virt Avgg military attire stands left holding Victoria outstretched right hand vertical spear left hand shield placed ground Date 200–201 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm Weight 3.42 g single circular coin worn metallic surface centered white background showing raised profile bearded man curly hair headband surrounded decorative raised edges signs wear colors visible include shades silver gray darker gray tones.